Talk with Your Mouth Full
Every main character needs an amazing, supporting side-kick. Your food is no exception! Plan your next meal with one of these sensational side dishes. It’s easy to build layers of flavors with so many options. Simply turn any of these sides into main dishes by doubling the recipes.
I’m so excited to be entering another Fall season! As I begin to plan holiday menus and prep for various events, I feel euphoric and giddy. As you well know, Fall is my favorite season. And I’m the type of person that does not believe …
My first introduction to yuca was a covert side dish prepared by my mother-in-law. This Spanish fried goodness was something she whipped together with a simple chimichurri sauce and served with roasted chicken. I hadn’t had chimichurri since I was a child at my godparents’ …
As you may notice, each recipe I share on my blog has a meaning or story behind it. This Chestnut Soup Recipe is no exception! I first made this bare-boned soup for myself because I had no clue what a chestnut tasted like. It was …
Buckwheat…that is a cool word! Buckwheat noodles…now that is a cool word and a cool foodie flavor. The first time I ever tried buckwheat was in pancakes. YUMM! I don’t remember the first time I tried buckwheat noodles (aka soba) but dang! They were different…different …
Grilling food is such an amazing way to cook. Not only does it have a visual impact but complex textural elements as well. Adding flame can soften, crisp and even sweeten foods. Charring onions, for instance, will not only sweeten them but contribute bits of …
I have lived in Maryland now for over 7 years. The Chesapeake Blue Crab and Old Bay seasoning is part of a regional food way of living. It’s about being with friends and family, drinking Natty Boh (National Bohemian beer), talking and laughing….a lifestyle of …
Comfort food is one of those go-to mood foods. You crave creamy, warm, indulgent food that ticks all the boxes. Staying true to “comfort” food, you want curl up with your bowl of goodness, being sure to lick every morsel off your spoon because it’s …